Hi! I’m Ayanna, a writer and artist. Although I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with two degrees in art and psychology, I’ve had a passion for writing for as long as I can remember. By following my dreams and utilizing my creativity, I designed Jaro Magazine with the ultimate intention of bringing more positive stories in the black community to the forefront, while also highlighting our versatile and vibrant culture through Jaro’s four modes: film, books, art, and music. I also manage a book hub, which you can find on Instagram @bloomingliterature.
In a recent podcast with Jaro, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeremiah Òlayinka Òjó, the founder of Creative Milieu Consulting...
Written by Duran Jones and directed by Shaun Mathis, BLKMGC is a short film that beautifully combines Duran’s music alongside a powerful...
Rose from Concrete is the latest short film from writer Shantay Williams and director Santanu Chatterjee. It follows a 10-year-old...
According to a new profile of Solange by T: The New York Times Style Magazine, a follow-up to the artist’s 2016 album A Seat at the Table...
The 25 finalists for this year’s National Book Award have been revealed, and it’s time to make room on your bookshelf for these...
In conversation, NPR’s Ailsa Chang sat down with Angie Thomas, the acclaimed author of The Hate U Give, and the movie’s director George...
The United States Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith, has announced her upcoming podcast and radio show titled “The Slowdown.” By reading...
Chewing Gum’s Michaela Coel sings beautifully alongside Arinzé Kene in the new trailer for Netflix’s romantic musical Been So Long....
This October, fans will become even more acquainted with Black Panther’s Shuri, made possible through a brand new comic book series...
The story of the prominent artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be told through a new Broadway-bound musical, Deadline reports. It will be...
